EUROPE Grand Tour of IRELAND 16 TRAVELLERS PER GROUP 2021 September 12 — September 25 2022 April 24 — May 7 DAYS 1 & 2 GOODBYE CANADA, GOOD DAY IRELAND! DAY 8 GALWAY, CONNEMARA & KYLEMORE ABBEY (125 KM) Enjoy a private car ride to the airport. Travellers departing from the Toronto Explore Galway with a guided tour showcasing the Hiberno-Saxon frescos airport are assisted with their check-in. Meet your dedicated Group Guru of the Galway Cathedral, as well as the famous Lynch House. Marvel at the and fellow travellers and y overnight to Dublin. Following lunch and a one-of-a-kind crystal ware crafted by the skilled artisans at the Celtic Crystal refresh at our hotel, set off on a guided tour of Trinity College, Ireland’s factory. On your way to Connemara, admire exceptional landscapes punc- oldest university and home to the world-famous Book of Kells – a beautiful tuated by stone walls, quaint farms and secluded cottages. Stop at the pictu- illuminated medieval manuscript. Mingle during our welcome cocktail before resque Kylemore Abbey for a memorable visit. Overnight in Westport. (B,L,D) sitting down for dinner. Overnight in Dublin. (L,D) DAY 9 CARROWMORE CEMETERY & DONEGAL (176 KM) DAY 3 DISCOVER DUBLIN Depart for Carrowmore, one of the largest Stone Age cemeteries in Europe, th Begin your day with a guided tour of the 13 -century Dublin Castle. Continue whose rolling hills are dotted with megalithic monuments such as dolmens, on to Christ Church Cathedral, a site with almost 1,000 years of living his- passage tombs and stone circles erected over 7,000 years ago. On your tory and the spiritual heart of Dublin. In the afternoon, visit one of the most way to Donegal, stop to see William Butler Yeats’ (one of Ireland’s most famous (and harsh) jails in Ireland, Kilmainham Gaol, which housed many famous writers) nal resting place. Overnight in Sligo. (B,L,D) of Ireland’s nationalist leaders. End your day with a tour of the Guinness Storehouse and learn how one of the country’s most delicious exports is DAY 10 EXPLORE DONEGAL COUNTY (187 KM) made before enjoying a perfectly poured pint. Overnight in Dublin. (B,L,D) Today is dedicated to Donegal, where Gaelic language and traditio- nal Irish music can be heard everywhere. You will see the spectacular DAY 4 ROCK OF CASHEL & TOUR OF CORK (266 KM) Glenveagh National Park, including the Poisoned Glen as well as the Guided tour of the Rock of Cashel, a breathtaking ecclesiastical ruin that impressive Glenveagh Castle, built in 1870. Cross into Northern Ireland includes the famous Cormac Chapel. Continue to Cork, the second largest where you will enjoy free time to explore the city of Derry. Overnight in city in Ireland, where Irish and Viking in uences can still be felt today. Enjoy Derry. (B,L,D) a panoramic tour of must-see places, including: the Finbarr Cathedral, Cork Prison, St. Anne’s Church and the English Market, before enjoying DAY 11 DISCOVER DERRY & GIANT’S CAUSEWAY (166 KM) free time to explore the city at your own pace. Overnight in Cork. (B,L,D) Guided tour of Derry, a city brimming with history, notably from the Wars DAY 5 CHARLES FORT, WHISKEY DISTILLERY & LIGHTHOUSE of the Three Kingdoms and the subsequent Irish Rebellion of 1641. You will Onto Kinsale where you will visit Charles Fort, a 17th century military instal- visit the old walled city, erected by English and Scottish settlers to defend lation, with free time in the picturesque harbour town. Explore your senses against the Irish. In the afternoon, prepare yourself for your rst encounter with lunch in a local whiskey distillery in Clonakilty. Experience the sights, with the Giant’s Causeway, a larger than life geological formation composed sounds and smells as you learn how they make their unique spirits and of hexagonal basalt columns. A real feast for the eyes, it has inspired many savour some of their nest whiskeys. In the afternoon, enjoy an exclusive Irish folk legends! Overnight in Belfast. (B,L,D) visit to the Galley Head Lighthouse, standing an imposing 53 metres above the roaring Atlantic Ocean. Overnight in Rosscarbery. (B,L,D) DAY 12 EXPLORE BELFAST Discover Belfast’s fascinating cultural center by foot, including City Hall, the DAY 6 SCENIC ROUTE TO KILLARNEY (266 KM) Opera House and the Albert Memorial Clock Tower. Then, wander through On your way to Killarney, drive along the famous Ring of Kerry, bordered the imposing Titanic Quarter, Belfast’s new large-scale waterfront installation by remarkable landscapes in uenced by the Gulf Stream. Drive through tracing the history of the world’s most famous shipwreck. Tour Crumlin Road Cahersiveen, where you will see two Celtic fortresses, the village of Sneem, Gaol, Northern Ireland’s only remaining Victorian-era prison, followed by and the breathtaking views of Molls Gap and Ladies View. Stop in Killarney free time to continue exploring Belfast. Overnight in Belfast. (B,L,D) National Park for a tour of the Muckross Gardens, known for delicate azaleas and rhododendrons. Overnight in Killarney. (B,L,D) DAY 13 HILLSBOROUGH CASTLE & DUBLIN (188 KM) Travel to County Down to explore Hillsborough Castle, an 18th-century DAY 7 CLIFFS OF MOHER, THE BURREN & GALWAY (263 KM) Georgian country house, before returning to the Republic of Ireland. Enjoy Begin your day with a breathtaking tour of the Cliffs of Moher. Rising 200 free time in the afternoon to explore Dublin on your own before sitting down metres above the sea, they offer one of the most incredible views in Ireland. to a farewell dinner. Overnight in Dublin. (B,L,D) After lunch, drive through the lunar-like landscape of The Burren to make your way up to the harbour city of Galway, whose authentic Irish atmosphere will DAY 14 HOME SWEET HOME enchant you. Enjoy free time to roam the small city streets on your own – specialty Fly from Dublin to Canada, with a same day arrival. Your driver will meet shops, music and fresh pints are not hard to nd. Overnight in Galway. (B,L,D) you at the airport to help you with your luggage and drive you home. 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